Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025
Moraine Conservation and Sportsman’s Club
Meeting Minutes November 10, 2025
7:03 pm – The board of directors met before the general membership meeting. These are the items that were discussed:
- The new perimeter signs are in. Planning installation in the next month or two.
- Discussed banning the use of all centerfire rifles at the outdoor pistol range.
- Discussed the possibility of raising club dues for the year 2027.
7:36 pm – The meeting was called to order. Had the veterans in attendance lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduction of Officers: Mike Cumberland- President, Chris Smith- Treasurer, Brian Jesteadt- Membership, James Hacke- Secretary/Trap, Joe Urish- Pistol, Mike Ripley- Black Powder, Al Vogan- Rifle, Tom Fischer- Appointed by the membership.
Treasurer’s Report: Chris read the report.
Bills and Communications: Chris paid $40 to renew the club’s NRA membership.
Pop: Nothing to report.
Rental Committee Report: Nothing upcoming.
Pistol Team: Joe took in $442, had expenses of $268, kept $51, and turned in $121 to the club. The winter league is shooting on Thursday nights from 2 pm till approximately 8 or 9 pm. They usually practice on Wednesday afternoon if anyone is interested in joining them.
Trap Team: The winter trap league is underway. They shoot on Sundays from noon till about 3:30 pm. Anyone is welcome to still shoot practice during the Sunday league.
Black Powder / Meat Shoots: No report. The monthly trail walk shoot is back! Any flintlock or percussion muzzle loaders with open sights may be shot for scores. The trail shoot will continue on the 2nd Sunday of each month and begins at 11 am.
Junior Rifle Team: Looking for anyone interested in leading junior shooting classes. Contact Mike Ripley if interested.
Archery:
Fun Indoor Shoot: The indoor .22 rifle fun shoot is on Monday mornings around 9 am. Barry turned in $110.
Rifle: Al took in $261, expenses were $0, and he turned in $261. On November 15th, there will be a low-light 100-yard steel egg shoot starting around 5:30 pm. Sight-in time will begin earlier. If the weather doesn’t permit shooting on the 15th, it will be moved to the following Saturday. December 20th, there will be a fun shoot with random targets. Distances could vary. Shooting begins at 9 am and will run until 3 pm or until everyone is done.
Membership: Brian took in $945, maintenance fund $80, and general fund $865. Key cards were $90. The total membership is 601, of which 458 are senior/life charter members. There are 52 new members for 2025. It is time to renew your membership for the year 2026. February will be the last month to renew your membership.
Old Business: Nothing to report.
New Business: Nothing to report.
Good of the Association:
8:05 pm – Meeting adjourned.